Our church
What is the church referred to as?
House of God
Where was St. Mark born?
St. Mark was born in Cyrene
Which city did St. Mark go to preach in?
St. Mark went to preach in the city of Alexandria.
Who was St. Theognosta?
She was a nun in a convent near Rome.
At what age is the girl baptized ?
At 80 days
What are 3 designs that the church can be built in from the outside ?
The shape of the cross, the shape of a ship and the shape of the circle
Where did St. Mark's family move after leaving Cyrene?
St. Mark's family moved to Jerusalem.
How did Christianity spread to Egypt?
Through St.Mark by the grace of God
What happened to St. Theognosta when the messengers from the king of India were visiting the king of Rome?
They saw St. Theognosta and took her, offering her as a slave to the king of India.
At what age is the boy baptized ?
At 40 days
What does the shape of the circle remind us ?
That God has no beginning and end
Who did St. Mark meet in Jerusalem?
St. Mark met our Lord Jesus Christ in Jerusalem.
What happened in St. Mark's mother's house after the Ascension of Jesus Christ?
The Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in the house of St. Mark's mother.
What happened to the king's son, and how was he cured?
The king's son became sick, and St. Theognosta prayed for him, curing him right away.
How many times does the priest immerse the baby in the Baptismal Font, and in whose name ?
Three times, in the name of the father, the son and the Holy Spirit
What does the shape of the cross remind us ?
It reminds us that our lord Jesus Christ died on the cross to save us
What important event took place in St. Mark's mother's house?
The Lord Jesus Christ established the Sacrament of Eucharist (Communion) in her house.
What miracle did St. Mark perform for Anianus?
St. Mark prayed, and Anianus's wound was healed immediately.
What appeared to guide the king back to the city?
A shining cross appeared in front of them.
What happens at baptism?
We become Christians
What are the shape of the ship remind us?
It reminds us of the ark of Noah and how the church is our refuge
What titles does the Coptic Orthodox Church give St. Mark?
The Beholder of God (Witness of God), The Evangelist, and The Apostle.
What was the beginning of Christianity in Egypt?
The conversion and baptism of Anianus and his family marked the beginning of Christianity in Egypt.
What did the king ask St. Theognosta to do after his safe return?
He asked her to tell the people about the Lord Jesus Christ.
Where is the Bosom of the Father located?
On the wall of the sanctuary.